The private credit, alternative capital, and special situations team at Vinson & Elkins LLP is knowledgeable of finance acquisitions, stressed and investment investments, as well as restructuring. David Wicklund leads the practice from New York and is well-versed in asset-based facilities, distressed debt, and syndicated loans. Acting as the co-head of the firm’s aviation finance team, Niels Jensen is highly proficient in capital market matters, structured finance transactions, and joint ventures. Working out of Dallas, Natalie Harrison is a key port of call for corporate borrowers, commercial banks, private equity firms, and other financial institutions on a variety of commercial lending transactions. A strong choice for banks, private equity funds, and retailers, Christopher Dawe is well-versed in energy and infrastructure financing, while Jalee Blackwell often advises private equity firms. Other key members of the team include Houston-based Zach Rider, as well as Tzvi Werzberger and Caitlin Turner, both of whom operate in New York.
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Key clients

  • Breakwall Capital Management LLC
  • Pitney Bowes Inc
  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
  • Stonepeak Partners LLC
  • Volofin Capital Management

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Natalie Harrison

Practice head

David Wicklund

Other key lawyers

Niels Jensen; Natalie Harrison; Christopher Dawe; Jalee Blackwell; Zach Rider; Tzvi Werzberger; Caitlin Turner